Be Back Soon!

I am so happy to see how many people are reading my blog! I miss blogging already and its only been a day! I am still with my BFF SP in Calgary, but driving home today with my love BM! I will be back to blogging regularily tomorrow! And WI tomorrow! I am actuallly really excited for it! Had so many NSV's while I have been here!

So be back tomorrow!

Arrived!

Yay finally in Calgary with my BFF SP!! She has begun her WW journey last week so we are counting away while I am here! Dinner tonight is going to be ranch chicken fingers mmm can't wait! We went for a beautiful walk today at the dog park and there was the most beautiful view of calgary. I will take a picture tomorrow to show you all! Short post because I have to get back to holding that darn cute baby!!

BREAKFAST
Light english muffin 1pt
Sausage soy patty 2pts
1 Wedge herb and garlic LC cheese 1pt
Total 4pts

LUNCH
Bananna 2pts
Salad 0pts
FF Italian dressing 1pt
3oz cooked chicken 3pts
Total 6pts

DINNER
Ranch chicken fingers 6pts
Salad 0pts
FF italian dressing 1pt
Mashed yams 2pts
Margarin 1pt
Mushrooms coooked in light margarine 1pt
Total 10pts

SNACKS
1/2 cup cotton candy ice cream 4pts!
WOW soooooo goood!!!!! It was heavenly but unfortunatly it had to end!

2 more sleeps!!!

Two more sleeps and I will be flying to Calgary to see my bestest friend and meet her baby!!! I cant hardly wait can ya tell!?!?! I am very nervous to fly but it will sooooo be worth it!

Today was another meh day, very busy at work today so that went by fast, stayed within my points but weighed myself this morning and I was up 2.8 lbs!?!?!? How the F does that work!! I feel like no one reads my blog!? Am i wasting my time?? I feel like I am doing this to be accountable but accountable to who??? Just need to get some motivation back... I always do this, at the very beginning I am so determined and then I slowly dwindle off, but I will not allow it! I will stay on track and DO THIS! SP started WW on tuesday so when I go to Calgary I should be able to stay OP because we will be doing it together while I am there. I wish the scale was my friend, I wish it showed me something better and maybe I would be more excited... or maybe I should just not weigh myself until Wednesday when it's my weigh in day... I am sure I will weigh myself tomorrow and hopefully it will show me something better.

RB and I took the girls up the the winter carnival tonight to the parade. They had hot chocolate and I had a large skim milk latte with sugar free caramel syrup.. it was good but not sure how many points it would be. Pretty sure 0 for the syrup, but not sure how much milk they use?? We walked around for a while befor the parade started, it was so cold up there but the girls enjoyed it. There were really cool fire dancers in the parade too. The girls got some candies... I had one werthers original and a mint chewy thing, shouldnt have but I did... oh well tomorrow is another day!

BREAKFAST
2 Kashi blueberry waffles 2pts
2 Tblsp sugar free syrup 0pts
1 cup grapes 1pts
Total 3pts

LUNCH
Salad 0pts
FF italian dressing 1pt
1 FF Activia peach yogurt 1pt
1 single serving no sugar peach cup 1pt
Total-3pts

DINNER
2 0z high fiber pasta 3pts
Chicken Mozza and spinache sausage 3pts
2 Tblsp butter 2pts
2 Tblsp cream cheese 2pts
Steamed green beans 0pts
Total-10pts

SNACKS
27 Cheddar Special K chips 2pts
1 Werther's Original 1pt
1 Skim milk latte 2pts?
Total-5pts

Pizza Cups

Well another day done, tracked everything today, feeling under the weather so I didn't have much of an appetite today but I made sure to eat.

I am doing ok.. not great but ok, I get into weird moods somedays, I feel like will I ever be where I want to be, will I ever feel completely happy with mysefl??? There are still so many areas of my body I am unhappy with. For one I would never wear a shirt that shows off my arms, I have a lot of excess skin and its just grosse... I am just having one of those days. I want to throw in the towel and say forget it and just eat everything in sight, but I know I will regret it in the morning. Blogging is keeping me accountable. I write everything I eat and share it with you all ( if you are anyone??) and I couldn't bare to write down the things I ate if I would binge, it would be scary so maybe that will help me....

Just a rough day, probably because Im sick again today, get off the pitty potty I know.. hopefully tomorrow is better day..

BREAKFAST
2 Kashi blueberry waffles 3pts
2 Tblsp sugar free syrup 0pts
1 cup grapes 1pt
Total-4pts

LUNCH
Sandwich thin 1pt
1 LC herb and garlic wedge 1pt
1 FF Activia peach yogurt 1pt
Total-3pts

DINNER
4 pizza cups 8pts
Salad 0pts
FF Italian dressing 1pt
Grean beens 0pts
Yogurt butter 1 pt
Potatoe Wedges 2pts
Total-12pts
So so so yummy! Girls loved them!

SNACKS
8 mini melba toasts 2pts
4 Tblsp brushetta 1pt
Total-3pts

This stuff is sooooo good! And I doubled the serving size and still only 1 pt!










RECIPE

Pizza Cups

1 can 10 pack Pillsbury biscuits

1 1/4 c. pizza sauce

5 oz. reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

1/4 c. onions, chopped

1/4 c. green bell pepper, chopped

20 slices turkey pepperoni

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with Pam. Flatten biscuits between palms. Pat onto bottom and up sides of muffin pan. Spoon 2 Tbsp. pizza sauce into each cup. Sprinkle onions and green peppers into each cup. Sprinkle the tops with cheese(I used 1/3c between three pizza cups) Bake for 15 minutes or until biscuits are brown and cheese is bubbly.

Weigh In

Well like I said all week I have been up.... BUT I weighed in today and I am down to 170, so down 1.6 lbs from last week! YAAAYYYY.

My brother and I went to the States today for grocery shopping, I got lots of stuff for my meals for the week!

Yeahhhh and I cheated today, usually I do, but usually I go all out all day long, today I had a delicious cupcake from this little cupcake shop in the town we went to for groceries. And for supper the girls and I had breakfast! I didn't really splurge on anything except for the bacon mmm real bacon how I love you! We had heartsmart bisquick pancakes with blueberries, simply potatoes shredded hashbrowns, and srambled eggs. It was very yummy and I don't feel I cheated as I usually do! So thats good!

Back on track tomorrow! Looking forward to it!!

XO

Swollen..

I have been weighing myself everyday for the past three days and I am not down at all from last week, this morning I am up almost 1 lb... I notice in my rings, normally they feel like they are going to fall off but this last week they are tight, I am hoping its just water weight from TOM... I have tracked everything all week and been completely OP! Tomorrow will be the official WI and then I'm moving on!

Went and had the best massage this morning, I have been getting a lot of headaches this past week and I layed down on the massage table and she pressed on my shoulder blade and her hand practically slid off a knot in my back and she says "Well there's your headache", I feel much better now, so hopefully the headaches will subside for a while. I am looking forward to grocery shop in the States tomorrow on my day off! I am running low on some snack stuff for the girls for school and some staples for myself.

I have my meals all planned for the week, so I go through ever meal and make my grocery list from there so I don't have to run out on my work days to pick up things for supper. I said befor, my key to success is PLANNING, yes it takes some time and energy, but it pays off in the long run. When i get home from work I don't have to think about what am I gonna make? I know and I do it.

I am going to guzzle down water water and more water to hopefully get rid of some of this salt my body is holding onto!

BREAKFAST
Oatmeal 2pts
2 Tblsp PB2 1pt

Total 3pts

LUNCH
Fibre One granola bar ( I know I know I just wasn't hungry...) 2pts

Total 2 pts

DINNER
Pita Pizza 4pts
Broccoli 0ts
Butter 1pt
Salad 0pts
FF italian dressing 0pts

Total 5 pts

SNACKS
Bannana 2pts

Total 2pts

I forgot to post my meal plan on Sunday night so here it is now..

TUESDAY-Pita pizzas

WEDNESDAY-Pasta with Chicken Sausage

THURSDAY-Ranch burgers

FRIDAY-Chicken Parmesan

SATURDAY-Pizza style Meatloaf

SUNDAY-Will not be here! Will be in Calgary with my best friend!

My pita pizza had turkey pepperoni, muchrooms green peppers and cheese MMMMM

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti For 6 servings 7pts each
16 oz. dry spaghetti, cooked
6 slices of American Cheese
12.5 oz can chicken breast, drained & flaked
1 can 98% FF cream of mushroom soup
1 can 98% FF cream of chicken soup
10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies (Rotel)
4 oz can mushroom stems & pieces, drained or fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup water
1 small onion, diced
1 med. green pepper, diced
salt & pepper to taste
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix well. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir again

Blah

I am feeling very blah today... I think I am getting another chest cold, I have a wicked head ache and its TOM blahhh! Not a good day. Still went for our walk today so that felt good! Short post today...

BREAKFAST

1/3 cup oatmeal 2pts
2 tblsp PB2 1pt

Total 3 pts

LUNCH

leftover corn dog casserole 7pts
carrot slaw 0pts
1/2 cup cottage cheese 2pts
1/2 cup cantaloupe 0pts

Total 9pts

DINNER

Cheesy chicken spaghetti 7pts
Cucumber 0pts
2pc WW bread 1pt
1 Tblsp yogurt butter 1pt

Total 9pts

SNACKS

3 Wheat Thins 1pt
Fibre One brownie 1pt
2 Tblsp PB2 1pt
Fibre One Granola Bar 2pts

Total 5pts

Recipe

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti For 6 servings 7pts each
16 oz. dry spaghetti, cooked
6 slices of American Cheese
12.5 oz can chicken breast, drained & flaked
1 can 98% FF cream of mushroom soup
1 can 98% FF cream of chicken soup
10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies (Rotel)
4 oz can mushroom stems & pieces, drained or fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup water
1 small onion, diced
1 med. green pepper, diced
salt & pepper to taste
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix well. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir again just before serving.

Any way to get in Excersize

We finally got a dump of snow here, the girls got new sleds for Christmas and we haven't got to use them yet! So last night they asked "Do you have to work again tomorrow?", and finally I could say nope I have tomorrow off. So we went tobogganing today! It was so much fun! The girls love it and it's a great way to get in some fun excersize! The hill we go to is two minutes away from our house! The hill is big so going up is a challenge, but feels good to have with them and burn some calories!

Since our huge snow dump I haven't shoveled yet! We don't have a shovel so I went out today after tobogganing and bought one from CND Tire. I ripped through the heavy snow in about 15 minutes! Another great way to burn some calories. I have a feeling my arms are going to feel it tomorrow!

This week I am going to try to excersize at least an hour per day. Tuesday and Wednesdays are easy because RB and I do Zumba, and Mondays Thursdays and Fridays we walk around the arena for half an hour. So to get in an extra half hour I am going try some of my Biggest Loser workout videos I have, or play Just Dance or Zumba for Wii with the girls! Looking forward to it! I am thinking this weeks WI won't be to great because TOM is here! I feel swollen and bloated so we will see. Ill try to drink extra water these next few days but it's ok, if I don't see a good number I will not let it ruin my determination!

Back to work tomorrow then two off in a row! YIPEEE! Going for my massage on Tuesday and I can't wait! Trying a new recipe tonight because all of our leftovers are gone, besides one more bowl of Green Pepper soup! I told you it made A LOT!!

Here is my meal plan from today...

BREAKFAST

English Muffin 1pt
Sausage Soy Patty 2pts
LC Wedge 1pt
Cheese Slice 1pt

Total 5pts

LUNCH

Green Pepper Soup 4pts
Salad 0pts
FF Italian Dressing 0pts
2 Slices WW Bread 1pt
1 Tblsp Chive and Onion Cream Cheese 1pt
1 Tsp Half the Fat Mayo 0pts
2 Slices Lunch Meat 1pt

Total 7pts

DINNER

Corn Dog Casserole 7pts
Salad 0pts
FF Italian Dressing 0pts
Steamed Green Beans 0pts
1 Tblsp Yogurt Butter 1pt

Total 8pts

SNACKS

1 cup grapes 1pt
Fibre One Brownie 1pt

Recipe

Corn Dog Casserole

1/4 cup diced sweet onion

1 (8 pack) Ballpark Fat Free Hot Dogs

14 oz  Turkey Chili

1 (8.5 oz.) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

1 egg white

1/2 cup skim milk

1/4 cup water

1/4 tsp. black pepper

½ cup shredded low moisture part skim milk mozzarella

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray skillet with butter flavor cooking spray. Saute onion for 5 minutes. Slice hot dogs into thin discs and add to skillet. Cook over med-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Add turkey chili and heat through. Spray 11 X 7 pan with cooking spray. Pour skillet contents into pan. Top with cheese. Combine muffin mix, egg white, milk, water, and pepper; pour over hot dog mixture. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

SO MUCH SNOW!

Wow well we have been hearing for a while now that we were supposed to get some snow, and we sure did today! Its a winter wonderland out there! Hopefully it stays till Sunday so we can go toboganing! The girls got new sleds for Christmas and we haven't got to use them yet! I love tobogganing! Its fun and its a great way to get in more excersize! Speaking of excersize...RB and I went for another walk today around the arena! It was busy in there tonight cause there was a hockey game going on. When we got home we ate and hung out for a bit then the girls and I went downstairs to try my Zumba for WII! WOW!!!! Sooo much fun!! I loved it and boy is it a workout! I didnt do it for long because the girls wanted to play Just Dance! So I did three songs and worked up a sweat and then we played Just Dance for WII for about an hour! We were all sweaty and hot so we called it quits and now we are going to enjoy our favourite show! Grey's Anatomy that I have PVRd from Thursday night.

I did not make Taco Junk tonight because I had to use up some leftovers! I will probably be having some more soup tomorrow as well. I have to work tomorrow then after work I will be prepping a fruit tray and heading out for a ladies night! So needless to say I won't really have time to make a new recipe for supper tomorrow.

Hope you all have a great weekend!!

BREAKFAST

Sarah Lee English Muffin 1pt
Morningstar Sausage Soy Patty 2pts
1 2% cheese slice 1pt
1 LC Herb and Garlic Wedge 1pt

Total- 5pts

LUNCH

Green Pepper Soup 4pts
Sandwich Thin 1pt
2 Slices Lean Turkey Lunch Meat 1pt
1 Tblsp Chive and Onion 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese 1pt
Salad 0pts
FF Italian Dressing 0pts

Total 7pts

DINNER

Pita 1pt
8 slices Turkey Pepperoni 1pt
1/4 Cup Pizza Sauce 0pts
Mushrooms and Green Peppers 0pts
1/3 Cup Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella 2pts
Salad 0pts
FF Italian Dressing 0pts

Total- 4pts

SNACKS

FF Activia Strawberry Yogurt 1pt
1 medium bannana 2 pts

Total 3pts

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

YUM! I made this soup today in the crock pot so it was ready when I got home from work and wow! So yummy and very WW friendly! It makes ALOT though!

Short post tonight, just got home from a walk at the arena again. Going to watch JS Greys and taping American Idol!!

BREAKFAST

Sarah Lee English Muffin 1pt
1/2 cup liquid eggs 1pt
1 Tblsp Chive and Onion Cream Cheese 1pt

Total- 3pts

LUNCH

Leftover Meatloaf 5 pts
2 pc WW Multigrain Bread 1pt
Mustard 0pts
Salad 0pts
Dressing 0pts

Total- 6pts

DINNER

Green Pepper Soup YUM! 4pts
Pita Pizza delish!
Pita 1pt
8 Peices of Turkey Pepperoni 1pt
1/4c Pizza Sauce 0pts
Mushrooms and Green Peppers 0pts
1/3C Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella 2pts

Total- 8pts

SNACKS

Single Serving Peach Cup 1pt
FF Activia Yogurt 1pt

Total- 2pts

Recipes

Unstuffed Green Pepper Soup

1 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Turkey, cooked
2 (14.5 oz.) Cans Diced Tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano
2 (10.5 oz.) Cans Chicken Broth
1 Large Onion, chopped
2 Bell Peppers, chopped
2 (10 3/4 oz.) Cans Condensed Tomato Soup
2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice(I used the 90 second packages)
Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Inside the crockpot, Combine the cooked beef, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, bell peppers and tomato soup. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Warm up the rice, stir it into the soup and serve.